What is the fabric shrinkage rate for your t-shirts after washing?

Fabric shrinkage after washing

Shrinkage is managed by choosing pre-shrunk or washed fabrics and by testing the result, rather than by quoting a single figure in advance. The actual rate depends on the fibre, the construction, the dyeing and finishing process, and how the garment is laundered by the end customer.

This is why we validate shrinkage on your sample. Where shrinkage is a concern, we include a wash test so the behaviour of the specific fabric is measured before bulk production. If a requirement exists, for example a maximum shrinkage for your market or a specific care instruction, tell us during development and we will work to it.

We also recommend passing the validated care instructions to your customers, since washing temperature and drying method influence shrinkage in real use. Documenting that on your care label is the simplest way to protect the garment after it leaves the factory.

For garments where shrinkage is critical, we can test after several wash cycles rather than one, so the result reflects real customer use rather than a single cycle.